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Maura McNiel, Longtime Feminist Leader in Dallas, Dies at 99
Feminism was still a dirty word in macho Texas when Maura McNiel, wife, mother, Sunday school teacher and community volunteer, dared to speak up for women’s rights. An irresistible force with stamina, brains and [...]
Diana E.H. Russell, Writer on Crimes Against Women, Dies at 81
Diana E. H. Russell, world-renowned feminist activist, scholar, and author died July 28th in Oakland, California. She was 81 years old. The cause of her death was respiratory failure. Diana Russell devoted her life to the [...]
What Would Flo Kennedy Think of “Mrs. America”?
Mary Reinholz spoke with Jacqui Ceballos about the controversial series "Mrs. America." And although Jacqui did not watch the series, the conversation made it clear that, most unfortunately, the writer/creator of the series missed a [...]
Phyllis Lyon, Lesbian Activist and Gay Marriage Trailblazer, Dies at 95
When Ms. Lyon married her partner of 55 years in 2008, they formed the first legal gay union in California. In 2004, despite state and federal bans on same-sex marriage, Mayor Gavin Newsom of [...]
Ruth B. Mandel, Voice for Women, Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 81
Ruth Mandel, who ran the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, went on to serve as the Institute director. She was also an official with the [...]
Lorraine Duvall’s “Finding A Woman’s Place: The Story of a 1970s Feminist Collective”
Lorraine Duvall's new book - Finding A Woman’s Place: The Story of a 1970s Feminist Collective in the Adirondacks - is reviewed by Timothy Miller, Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies, University of Kansas, author of numerous books on [...]
Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician Dies at 101
African American mathematician Katherine Johnson began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in 1953 in a position that was classified as “subprofessional,” not far outranking a secretary or janitor. Nevertheless she persisted: using [...]
Save the Date: Aug. 26, 2020 – Unveiling of Women’s Rights Monument in NYC
Join Monumental Women® for the Unveiling of Our Women's Rights Pioneers Monument on the Mall in NYC Central Park, the First Statue of Real Women in the Park’s 167-year History. Move History Forward. The Statue Fund [...]
Virginia Passes ERA in Historic Vote
Both chambers of Virginia’s General Assembly passed the Equal Rights Amendment Wednesday, January 15, marking a watershed moment in the nearly century-long effort to add protections for women to the U.S. Constitution. The House gallery [...]
A New Youth-Led Movement to Ratify the ERA
A new youth-led group is working hard to further one of the most important causes we have been fighting for. They are looking for people and groups to join their coalition. Please check out [...]